Roland-Garros : Richard Gasquet tombe face à Jannik Sinner
Richard Gasquet s'est incliné face à Jannik Sinner au deuxième tour de Roland-Garros ce mercredi 29 mai. On fait le point.
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Roland-Garros 2024 - Richard Gasquet, impuissant face à Jannik ...
Ce mercredi, Richard Gasquet n'a pas réussi à faire douter un Jannik Sinner sûr de sa force au 2e tour (6-4, 6-2, 6-4).
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Gasquet - 10 things to know with detail
Richard Gasquet is a professional tennis player from France, born on June 18, 1986, in Béziers, France.
Gasquet turned professional in 2002 at the age of 15, becoming one of the youngest players to do so.
He is known for his elegant one-handed backhand, which is considered one of the best in the game.
Gasquet has won a total of 15 ATP singles titles in his career, with his biggest title coming at the Masters 1000 event in Toronto in 2012.
He has reached a career-high ranking of World No. 7 in singles, which he achieved in July 2007.
Gasquet has had success in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2007 and the quarter-finals of the French Open in 2016.
He has also been a key player for the French Davis Cup team, helping them win the title in 2017.
Gasquet has faced some setbacks in his career, including a suspension in 2009 after testing positive for cocaine. He maintained that the positive test was due to inadvertent contamination.
He has a strong record on clay courts, with his game suited to the slower surface. Gasquet has reached the final of the Monte Carlo Masters and the semi-finals of the French Open.
Gasquet continues to be a consistent presence on the ATP Tour, known for his stylish play and smooth shot-making. He remains a fan favorite for his elegant playing style and sportsmanship on the court.